A question of how to deal fairly and effectively with lawbreakers is as old as society itself.
How should society deal with lawbreakers?
Was Machaivelli right? Do good if possible. Do evil when necessary. The end justify the means.21st Century Skills
·Being open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives Critical Thinking and Problem Solving ·Identifying and asking significant questions that clarify various points of view and lead to better solutions Communication and Collaboration ·Articulating thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively through speaking and writing Information, Media and Technology Skills Information Literacy ·Accessing information efficiently and effectively, evaluating information critically and competently and using information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand Media Literacy ·Examining how individuals interpret messages differently, how values and points of view are included or excluded and how media can influence beliefs and behaviors. ICT (Information, Communications and Technology) Literacy ·Using technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate and communicate information, and the possession of a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information Initiative and Self-Direction ·Utilizing time efficiently and managing workload Productivity and Accountability ·Setting and meeting high standards and goals for delivering quality work on time Leadership and Responsibility ·Demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior How Should Society Deal Essential Question: How should society deal with lawbreakers?
Unit Questions: What are common elements of legal systems?
How do the laws of Babylon, the Hebrews, the Chinese and the Romans compare/contrast?
How Machiavellian Are You?A question of how to deal fairly and effectively with lawbreakers is as old as society itself.
How should society deal with lawbreakers?
Was Machaivelli right? Do good if possible. Do evil when necessary. The end justify the means.21st Century Skills
· Being open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
· Identifying and asking significant questions that clarify various points of view and lead to better solutions
Communication and Collaboration
· Articulating thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively through speaking and writing
Information, Media and Technology Skills
Information Literacy
· Accessing information efficiently and effectively, evaluating information critically and competently and using information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand
Media Literacy
· Examining how individuals interpret messages differently, how values and points of view are included or excluded and how media can influence beliefs and behaviors.
ICT (Information, Communications and Technology) Literacy
· Using technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate and communicate information, and the possession of a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information
Initiative and Self-Direction
· Utilizing time efficiently and managing workload
Productivity and Accountability
· Setting and meeting high standards and goals for delivering quality work on time
Leadership and Responsibility
· Demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior How Should Society Deal
Essential Question: How should society deal with lawbreakers?
Unit Questions: What are common elements of legal systems?
How do the laws of Babylon, the Hebrews, the Chinese and the Romans compare/contrast?
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